Somebody else wanted to buy this Asian restaurant in Redding, but the deal fell through. So Ann and Chris Ward stepped in.

Then add all the remaining ingredients except the Thai basil. Bring the soup to a boil, cover with a lid and then reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

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